Wheel of Fortune Shocker: Contestant Freezes During $1 Million Bonus Round, Leaves Fans Speechless

The Moment Everything Went Quiet

As the show progressed, it was Sam Oh who rose to the top and earned a spot in the Bonus Round. After spinning the Bonus Wheel and landing on the coveted $1 million wedge space, excitement surged — not just on the stage, but among viewers across the country. The possibility of a life-changing win was right there.

The final puzzle was revealed. The category: “Thing.”

Sam was given the standard R, S, T, L, N, E — followed by his three consonants and one vowel. A few more letters appeared, and the tension was thick.

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